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Pastry Chef (Full Time) - job post

Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle, Highclere Park, Newbury RG20 9RN
£32,000 - £36,000 a year - Full-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 8 days.

Job details

Pay

  • £32,000 - £36,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Highclere Castle, Highclere Park, Newbury RG20 9RN

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • On-site parking

Full job description

Pastry Chef

Location: Highclere Castle
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000

Essential Requirements

Before applying, please ensure you meet the following criteria:

  • Proven experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-volume, high-end hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or events environment.
  • Strong technical pastry and baking skills with the ability to produce consistently high-quality products.
  • Experience managing or taking responsibility for a pastry section and its daily operations.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a passion for presentation, quality, and consistency.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and COSHH regulations.
  • Ability to work efficiently, calmly, and professionally in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to join the culinary team at Highclere Castle, one of the UK's most iconic visitor attractions and the world-famous filming location of Downton Abbey.

With a long-standing reputation for exceptional hospitality, fine dining, afternoon teas, private events, and exclusive tours, Highclere Castle is dedicated to delivering memorable culinary experiences. The Pastry Chef plays a vital role in maintaining these high standards by producing outstanding pastries, desserts, and baked goods for both visitors and prestigious events.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and skilled pastry professional to showcase their expertise in a unique and historic setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and produce a wide range of high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods to the highest standards.
  • Take ownership of the pastry section, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring smooth service delivery.
  • Work closely with the Head Chef to develop and create seasonal menus for:
  • Afternoon teas
  • Private tours
  • Corporate events
  • Special dining experiences
  • Ensure exceptional presentation, consistency, and quality across all pastry offerings.
  • Maintain effective stock control and minimise waste within the pastry section.
  • Support and collaborate with the wider kitchen team as required.
  • Ensure all food hygiene, food safety, health & safety, and COSHH regulations are followed at all times.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment, including all equipment and preparation areas.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role within a professional kitchen.
  • Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, dessert preparation, and presentation.
  • Experience working within luxury hospitality, fine dining, hotels, restaurants, or event catering environments is highly desirable.
  • Creative approach to menu development and seasonal product creation.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Strong understanding of food production processes and kitchen operations.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider kitchen team.
  • Formal culinary training or qualifications in Patisserie, Baking, or Professional Cookery are advantageous.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

  • Passionate about pastry, baking, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
  • Committed to maintaining the highest culinary standards.
  • Detail-oriented with pride in presentation and consistency.
  • Adaptable and capable of thriving in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  • A positive team player with a proactive and professional attitude.

Why Join Highclere Castle?

  • Opportunity to work at one of the UK's most prestigious and recognisable visitor destinations.
  • Be part of a highly regarded culinary and hospitality team.
  • Work across a diverse range of services including afternoon teas, fine dining, private events, and exclusive experiences.
  • Contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences in a unique historic setting.
  • Develop your skills and career within an exceptional hospitality environment.

Apply Today

If you are a skilled Pastry Chef with a passion for excellence, creativity, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the team at Highclere Castle.

Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newbury RG20 9RN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Pastry Chef: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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